Patriotic fervour, gaiety mark I-Day celebrations in Chandigarh
Tribune Model School
chandigarh: Tribune Model School, Sector 29, here, celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervour. School teachers and staff members participated in the ceremony. Principal Vandana Saxena unfurled the national flag. TNS
Panjab University
chandigarh: An event to mark the 75th Independence Day was organised at Panjab University. The day began with unfurling of the national flag at the Parade Ground by Vice-Chancellor Prof Raj Kumar. The PU VC extended his felicitations for Independence Day and saluted the sacrifices of freedom fighters. While sharing the legacy of the PU, he urged all to join hands in equipping university to fulfil the dream of ‘Shikshit Bharat, Sashakt Bharat’. The ceremony was attended by 60 persons, including senior officials. TNS
Punjab Engineering College
chandigarh: Independence Day was celebrated on the Punjab Engineering College campus. The day was celebrated in the presence of new Director Prof Baldev Setia, Deans, faculty members and a limited number of students, following Covid protocols. The day began with the hoisting of the national flag by Setia. TNS
Chitkara University
Mohali: Chitkara University celebrated 75th Independence Day. Dr Ashok K Chitkara, Chancellor, Chitkara University, was the chief guest at the occasion, along with Dr Niyati Chitkara, Director of Chitkara International School. The national flag was hoisted on the occasion and a parade was carried out by NCC cadets. It was followed by a cultural programme. TNS
PGGGC, Sector 11
Chandigarh: Independence Day was celebrated at Post Graduate Government College for Girls (PGGGC), Sector 11. Prof Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, hoisted the Tricolour. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Dean, and Monika Vij, Vice-Principal, were also present. TNS
Govt College of Education
Chandigarh: Independence Day was celebrated with the unfurling of the Tricolour at Government College of Education, Sector 20. Chief guest Dr Sheojee Singh, Associate Professor, unfurled the flag. TNS
GCCBA, Sector 50
Chandigarh: The Government College of Commerce and Business Administration (GCCBA), Sector 50, celebrated Independence Day with fervour and enthusiasm. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag, followed by National Anthem. Principal Prof Punam Agarwal highlighted the role of freedom fighters. TNS
Govt College of Yoga Education
Chandigarh: Government College of Yoga Education and Health, Sector 23, celebrated Independence Day to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of freedom fighters and leaders. TNS
MCM DAV College for Women
Chandigarh: Mehr Chand MahajanDAV College for Women, Sector 36, celebrated Independence Day with enthusiasm. NSS units and the Character Building Committee of the college organised a national-level digital poster-making competition on “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and a national-level poster-making competition on “Vision for Nation”. As many as 65 students from schools and colleges of different states and UTs participated in the competitions. TNS
College principal felicitated
Chandigarh: Dr Sapna Nanda, Principal, Government College of Yoga Education and Health, under the UT Administration, was felicitated by Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Independence Day for her meritorious services and initiatives. Sapna launched an annual college magazine, “Kalash”, in 2020 and a half-yearly newsletter, “Yogvritant”, to inform all about the developments in yoga. On the 7th International Day of Yoga, she launched an online journal, “The Yogic Insight.” To sensitise students and faculty to various aspects and importance of the environment, a “Yog Eco Club” was started in the college. TNS
ITBP holds parade
Chandigarh: A ceremonial parade was held at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s (ITBP) Basic Training Centre at Bhanu to mark the 75th Independence Day. It was reviewed by Inspector General PS Papta. Several sports competitions for adults and children were organised. TNS
CSIO director unfurls Tricolour
Chandigarh: To mark Independence Day, the national flag was unfurled at the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) by Prof S Anantha Ramakrishna, Director, CSIO. Addressing the staff, he urged them to adopt a nation-centered viewpoint for the overall development of society. He said for a scientist, freedom means academic freedom and freedom of ideas, thought and expression. TNS
Farmers’ interest paramount: Minister
Panchkula: Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal said the farmers’ interest was paramount for the Khattar government and it would continue to help the community at every step of the farming process. He was addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag at the 75th Independence Day event organised at Indradhanush Auditorium in Sector 5. He said under leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, several steps had been taken for good governance. “Among them are changes in the CLU policy, merit-based jobs, transparency in transfer of employees, distribution of ration, pensions, and subsidies for the poor,” he stated. The minister also praised the country’s medical professionals for helping the nation fight against Covid-19. TNS